Shock waves, pressure distribution, and mass flow, which influence performance of parachute in supersonic flow, are discussed, and advantageous conditions postulated; experiments were made with models consisting of modified 4-in.-diam guide surface canopies, combined with cone located ahead of canopy; textile, as well as rigid models, functioned satisfactorily up to Mach numbers of 4.5; 4-ft supersonic guide surface parachute, its design based on model tests, worked satisfactorily in wind tunnel at velocities up to Mach 2.8; it failed after 90-min testing time because of fatigue.
Aerodynamics of supersonic guide surface parachute
J Aircraft
Journal of Aircraft ; 3 , n 2
1966
7 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Aerodynamics of the supersonic guide surface parachute.
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